Colfax Area Community Calendar

Courtesy/Colfax RecordThe Colla Voce of the Sierra chamber singers will present “An Olde English Christmas” concerts at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1979 Ridge Road, in Grass Valley; and at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at Pioneer Methodist Church, 1338 Lincoln Way, in Auburn. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors and students, and $2 for 17 and under. Artistic director Janine Dexter, front, is from Alta, and Angela Roland, of Alta, is the pianist. Among the local choir members are Ken Pense, of Alta; Louisa Angleton, Scott Warren, and Jerry and Julia Silverman, of Meadow Vista; Craig and Fran Wheaton, Jennifer Wood, and John and Marci Seither, of Colfax; and Andrea Pronto, of Weimar.

THURSDAY, DEC. 8
Colfax Area Heritage Museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 99 Railroad St. 346-8599
Zumba Fitness Class from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sierra Vista Center, 55 School St. zumbainthehills.com
Karaoke offered from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Red Frog, on Highway 174. No cover. 346-1010
FRIDAY,DEC. 9
Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Colfax Library, 2 W. Church St. 346-8211.
Seniors First serves lunch Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St. Donation $5. 889-9500, ext. 2010
Badminton from 9 to 11 a.m. at Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. 346-8750.
Zumba Fitness Class from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sierra Vista Center, 55 School St. zumbainthehills.com
SATURDAY, DEC. 10
Colfax Winterfest, presented by Colfax Pride Inc., takes place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. The Soroptimists will run their 24th annual Old Fashioned Soup Kitchen from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. The Lions Parade of Lights is at 6:30 p.m. There will also be the annual tree lighting, visits with Santa for photo taking, a bonfire, and vendor booths. A Sierra Vista Art Center art show and Garden Club craft boutique will also take place at the community center.
The 32nd Annual Family Christmas Project, sponsored by Soroptimist International of Colfax will be held at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School St. Distribution hours will be 9 a.m. to noon for the food bags and toys for the children. Applications for the Christmas baskets are available at the Colfax Library, Colfax post office, Marson’s, Community Gift and Thrift, US Bank and Colfax Record. Those who are not applicants but would to make a donation can mail a check to the Colfax Christmas Project, Soroptimist International of Colfax, P.O. Box 475, Colfax, CA 95713.
New and gently used coats and warm winter wear to be given away Dec. 10 are being collected by The Gold Country Lioness. Children’s and infant wear is especially needed. To donate or to have items picked up, call Valerie at 346-8443 or Kathy at 346-8761.
An Art Show will be held by the Sierra Vista Art Center, beginning at noon at the Sierra Vista Center, 55 School St. Anyone interested in participating in this third art show by the newly formed art center can call Connie Heilaman at 346-8250 or Logan West at 368-1491.
A Christmas Boutique will be held by the Colfax Garden Club, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Sierra Vista Center, 55 School St. Items will include swags, herbs, Christmas decorations, wreaths, lights and ornaments. There will also be a raffle for a quilted table runner.
A craft fair and open house will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by The Hair Studio, 15 S. Main St. 346-9773
Winterfest Rock & Roll, featuring the Everett Brothers performing with their banjo, harmonicas and vocals at 4 p.m.; followed by 14-year-old Shie, of Auburn; then Hearts of Romaine will take the stage with rock and roll, blues and pop from 7 to 9 p.m., following the parade, at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050
Holiday Bazaar fundraiser to benefit AAARF (Auburn Area Animal Rescue Foundation), 4 to 9 p.m. at Colfax Greek Bistro, 30 N. Main St. 305-4050. Shop for gifts or set up an arts and crafts vendor table; call to find out how you can help the non-profit that is in danger of closing.
Free T-Ball Division registration is offered by the Sierra Foothills Little League. Fees for other Sierra Foothill divisions have been reduced. Registration will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Pizza Factory in Colfax; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at Weimar Hills School; and from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, at the Pizza Factory in Colfax. sierrafoothillsllb.com
Farmers Market open from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old Town parking lot, Auburn Folsom Road in Auburn. Rain or shine. 823-6183
MONDAY, DEC. 12
Painting Classes at Sierra Vista Art Center, 55 School St. Acrylics and watercolor from 1 to 3 p.m. Art Center is in northeast wing near ball field on Pleasant Street. 389-8718
Classes for youth in musical theatre, jazz, tap, ballet and beginning ballet and pre-dance are offered Monday through Thursday by the Center Stage dance studio at the Sierra Vista Community Center, 55 School Street. An adult workout is also held Monday mornings. 530-271-1200
Seniors First serves lunch Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 11:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St. Donation $5. 889-9500, ext. 2010
Zumba Gold for seniors scheduled at 8:30 a.m. at Sierra Vista Center, 55 School St.
Lyrical Locos practice from 10:30 a.m. to noon at United Methodist Church, 59 W. Church St.
TUESDAY, DEC. 13
Storytime from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at the Meadow Vista Library, 16981 Placer Hills Road. 878-2647
Salvation Army is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 320 S. Canyon Way. 346-2722
Current Events group, discussions from the economy to education, 9 a.m. in the back room at T.J. Roadhouse. (916) 660-0718
Tuesday Social. Work on whatever project you wish, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Whistle Stop Quilt and Sew, 54 N. Main Street. $5 class fee. 346-8482
Zumba Fitness Class from 6 to 7 p.m. at Sierra Vista Center, 55 School St. zumbainthehills.com